Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

2 ½ cups flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

dash salt

1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

2 cups applesauce

1 cup milk

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 cups oats

Topping: *Optional*

½ cup oats

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons melted butter

Sift together first 6 ingredients and set aside.  Mix together brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Stir in the sifted ingredients and the oats.  DO not over mix!  Fill muffin tins ¾ full. Add topping if desired and bake for 20 minutes. You can omit the topping or simply sprinkle a cinnamon & sugar mixture on the muffin tops!